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Thursday, September 17, 2026
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A postman from Čapljina has been arrested after allegedly embezzling pension funds and fleeing to Thailand, marking a significant development in a high-profile criminal case. Separately, a serious fire at a nursing home in Lukavac left two individuals injured, with one patient in critical condition.
Further domestic concerns include the Hranjen Tunnel project, which is now under scrutiny for massive budget overruns. Meanwhile, Sarajevo residents are facing planned water outages today, compounding existing worries about critically low water levels in rivers like the Sana.
The country's agricultural sector is also facing difficulties, with a reported drastic reduction in corn yields.
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A postman from Čapljina, who was sought by police for allegedly embezzling pension funds and fleeing to Thailand, has been arrested upon his return to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Police have revealed details of the case.
Radio Sarajevo:
Postman from Čapljina Arrested After Fleeing with Pensions to Thailand
A postman from Čapljina, who was sought by police for allegedly embezzling pensions and fleeing the country, has been arrested upon his return to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Police have revealed details of the case.
Klix.ba:
Postman arrested in Čapljina for fleeing to Thailand with pensions
A postman from Čapljina has been arrested on suspicion of absconding to Thailand with pension funds.
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A fire broke out at a nursing home in Lukavac, resulting in two individuals sustaining serious injuries and being hospitalized. One patient is reported to be in critical condition and on a respirator.
Oslobođenje:
Fire at nursing home near Bosnian city, two injured
A fire broke out at a nursing home near a Bosnian city, with two individuals sustaining serious injuries and being hospitalized.
N1:
Two injured in nursing home fire in Lukavac, one patient on respirator
A fire at a nursing home in Lukavac has left two people injured, with one patient in critical condition and on a respirator, and has provided details on the incident.
Klix.ba:
Fire in Lukavac nursing home, two injured
A fire broke out in a nursing home in Lukavac, resulting in two individuals being injured. The condition of the residents affected by the fire is critical, with medical staff fighting for their lives.
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The significant Hranjen Tunnel infrastructure project is currently under scrutiny due to massive budget overruns, with 179 million spent and its completion still not in sight.
Oslobođenje:
Generational project 'Hranjen Tunnel' under scrutiny: 179 million spent…
The Hranjen Tunnel, a significant infrastructure project, is under scrutiny due to massive budget overruns, with 179 million spent and completion nowhere in sight.
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Residents in over 20 streets of Sarajevo are advised to prepare for water supply disruptions today. This comes as the Sana River has reached a critically low water level of only 69 centimeters, raising concerns about water availability in the region.
Radio Sarajevo:
Sarajevo Streets to Face Water Outages Today
Residents of more than 20 streets in Sarajevo are advised to prepare for potential water supply disruptions today.
Oslobođenje:
Over 20 Sarajevo streets to lose water supply
Residents are advised to prepare as more than 20 streets in Sarajevo will be without water supply, as confirmed by the Sarajevo Water and Sewerage company.
N1:
Sana River Nearly Dry: Water level only 69 centimeters
The Sana River has reached a critically low water level of only 69 centimeters, raising concerns about water availability.
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The agricultural sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina is experiencing severe difficulties, marked by a significant and drastic reduction in corn production.
Radio Sarajevo:
Agriculture in BiH Suffering: Corn Yield Drastically Reduced
The agricultural sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina is facing severe difficulties, with a significant drop in corn production reported.
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